recyclability

OQ launches polymer for water supply security

Iranpolymer/Baspar OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has unveiled Luban LL-8446.21, an advanced rotomolding-grade polymer designed to tackle critical water scarcity challenges. Launched at Arabplast 2025, this solution is tailored to meet the water and food storage needs of communities…

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SÜDPACK unveils PET floatable lidding films

Iranpolymer/Baspar Film manufacturer SÜDPACK has launched PET floatable lidding films that are designed for use on mono-APET trays. These low-density, sealable top webs can be separated during recycling from the APET bottom webs, producing cleanly recycled materials for infeed into…

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Mono-material PP packaging decorated with IML

Iranpolymer/Baspar A touch of pioneering vision by SFA packaging. A pinch of love by JOZO. A drop of recycling advice by CIRCPACK by Veolia and a dash of innovation by MCC Verstraete. Proudly introducing a pioneering recipe for success for…

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Berry Global introduces Omni Xtra+ clingfilm

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Berry Global has launched an updated version of its Omni Xtra polyethylene clingfilm for fresh food applications. The new Omni Xtra+ film will serve as an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films, focusing on improved performance and sustainability. Improved…

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Sidel Launches Ultra-Small, Ultra-Light PET Bottle for Liquid Dairy Drinks

Iranpolymer/Baspar  The latest lightweight PET bottle and preform design from Sidel is aimed at drinkable and probiotic yogurts in sizes from 65 to 150 ml and is suitable for ambient and cold-chain processes. The new small bottle could also be used for…

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New HDPE grade designed for recyclability

Iranpolymer/Baspar  ExxonMobil has developed a new HDPE grade specifically designed with machine direction oriented (MDO) PE film applications in mind. ExxonMobil HD7165L has been ‘designed for recyclability’ said the company, to help converters create recyclable mono-material laminates suitable for packaging…

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Six trends impacting the global automotive plastics market in the new decade

BASPAR/ IRANPOLYMER Plastics have improved the performance, structure and safety of automobiles, and they are a major contributor to lightweighting and, thus, enable fuel efficiency and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Consequently, the automotive plastics market has emerged as…

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APR responds to plastic can recycling claims

After claims by plastic can manufacturers that their products are recyclable, the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR; Washington, DC), the international trade organization representing the plastics recycling industry, responded this week that a PET can with a metal lid contaminates…

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